decorativedish
1960s Fenton Blown Glass Amber Ashtray / Display Bowl
Striking Fenton blown glass ashtray / decorative bowl from the model 9175-9176 series produced in the 1960s. Color is a rich honey / amber with a swirl pattern.
Most of the images show the ashtray / bowl upside down to better reveal texture and color.
W: 8″ x D: 7.75″ x H: 1.75″
1960s Small Danish Modern Silver-Plated and Green Enameled Decorative Bowl by Meka
$60.00Small green enamel and silver-plated bowl by Meka of Denmark, ca. 1960s. Can be used as a salt cellar, ring/jewelry dish, or vide poche for holding smaller accessories.
Newly polished condition; only light wear/scuffs remain.
H: 2.25″ x Diameter: 5.25″
Chilean Modernist Enamel on Copper Dish
$130.00Striking Mid-Century Modern enamel decorative dish in dark navy blue (almost appears black), yellow, white, and red with bird decoration. This example is small in scale (5.5″ in diameter), but bold in design.
The simple form and small size are contrasted with the vivid colors and nice texture that the central pattern introduces. Appears to read ‘Nehru’ Chile, as pictured.
A beautiful piece of enamel that can be used for display purposes or as a soap / keys / jewelry dish.
Piece is in very nice, vintage condition.
Does not include stand.
5.5ʺD × 1ʺH
Early Piero Fornasetti “Tureen and Ladle” Stoviglie Lithograph Porcelain Dish
Early Piero Fornasetti lithographic transfer and gilt porcelain decorative dish from the “Stoviglie” line depicting a tureen and ladle (design #12 – Milan, Italy, 1956).
Uncommon square shape measuring H: 0.75″ x D: 7″ x L: 7″
Surface shows light scratches, scuffing and small losses to the printed decoration consistent with age/use (not visually distracting).
Stamped in verso: STOVIGLIE/FORNASETTI/MILANO/MADE IN ITALY, dated 1956 and numbered 12.
Large Marc Bellaire Ceramic Ashtray – Mardi Gras Series
$225.00This vibrant ashtray / decorative dish is by the famed American artist / ceramicist, Marc Bellaire, who was a former employee of Sascha Brastoff before launching his own studio. This is an example from his ‘Mardi Gras’ series of ashtrays, defined by its depiction of Harlequins posing. This is the largest example we have seen from this series and is in mint condition, with no chips or crazing. Marc Bellaire’s signature is present on both front and back. Nice texture that does not translate in photographs; the colorful glaze that makes up the Harlequins’ costumes almost looks like enamel. This piece has great dimension and depth due to the variety of ceramic techniques incorporated and rich colors used.
Dimensions:
H: 2″
W: 14″
D: 6.75″
Mid Century Modern ‘C.S.’ Enamel on Copper Dish
Mid-Century Modern enamel decorative dish with ‘C.S.’ (initials) decoration. This example, in vibrant peach, blue, green and black, measures 7.1″ in diameter.
A beautiful piece of enamel that can be used for display purposes or as a soap / keys / jewelry dish.
Very nice, vintage condition with minor fading / loss to decoration, as pictured.
Does not include stand.
7.1ʺD × 0.9ʺH
Mid Century Modern ‘Owl’ Enamel on Copper Dish
Whimsical enamel on copper dish by Margaret Ratcliff of Stone Mountain, GA featuring an ‘owl on branch’ subject against a striking, gold backdrop with applied gold accents and beautiful green, brown and yellow details.
A beautiful, charming piece of enamel measuring almost 9″ in diameter that can be used for display purposes or as a keys / jewelry dish.
Good, vintage condition sans crazing at the top and by the artist’s signature.
Signed M. Ratcliff to the front and St Mtn, GA to the reverse.
8.9ʺW × 8.9ʺD × 0.75ʺH
Mid-Century ‘Butterfly’ Enamel on Copper Dish by Bovano
$35.00Striking Mid-Century Modern enamel on copper decorative dish by Bovano of Connecticut. This example, whose primary background color is copper, features orange and white butterfly / floral decoration and measures 8″ in diameter.
Can be used for display purposes or as a soap / keys / jewelry dish.
Piece is in very nice, vintage condition with only a couple of spots of age-related crazing to note.
Artist signed ‘Terri’ to front of dish and also retains the ‘Handcrafted by Bovano Cheshire’ sticker to the black enamel underside.
Does not include stand.
Diameter: 8″ x H: 1″
Mid-Century Dutch Modern DeKern Enamel on Copper ‘Peacocks’ Dish
Lovely enamel on copper decorative plate handmade in Holland circa 1950s by DeKern. Peacock decoration with extraordinary color combination and detail throughout. Background has almost a tie-dye appearance, with blended pink and turquoise. The peacocks and surrounding flowers add contrasting primary colors of red, blue, and yellow with hand-applied gold leaf detail.
Nice, vintage condition with minor wear (nothing significant – all age-appropriate). There is heavier wear (scratches) to the underside.
Signed in verso: DeKern Holland
7.75ʺD × 0.5ʺH
Mid-Century Dutch Modern Hand-Painted Enamel on Copper ‘Peacock’ Bowl
$65.00Small, enamel on copper bowl handmade in Holland circa 1950s. Yellow peacock decoration with hand-applied gold leaf detail throughout.Brown background is contrasted with the teal, red, and yellow of the subject. Uniquely, the underside in burnt orange, gun-metal gray, and red, is aesthetically pleasing in its color combination, pattern, and texture.
Ideal size for use as a jewelry / nut / soap / keys dish. Also stands alone as a nice, decorative bowl.
Good, vintage condition with minor wear / spotting / light scuffs.
5.1ʺD × 1.5ʺH
Mid-Century Modern Abstract Purple and Green Enamel on Copper Dish
Highly decorative Mid-Century Modern enamel dish. This example, in vibrant purple, brown, and green, is small in scale (6.5″ in diameter), but bold in design.
A beautiful piece of enamel that can be used for display purposes or as a soap / keys / jewelry dish.
Piece is in very nice, vintage condition. There are a couple of areas that appear to bear stains. This is actually part of the enamel design (spillover in the kiln).
6.5ʺD × 1.1ʺH